'Spider-Man' musical put on hold

Production of Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has been put on hold due to lack of money.

The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports that work has ceased on the complicated sets for the $45 million (£27.21 million) play, which features music from U2's Bono and the Edge, while the production crew has been put on hiatus as costs continue to escalate.

The show's problems are said to stem from the animosity between director Julie Taymor and producer David Garfinkle. Sony and Marvel have allegedly lost faith in Garfinkle.

A spokesman for the play said that it is not the end for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, nor will its planned debut be delayed. "The production is scheduled to begin previews on February 25, 2010, as previously announced," he said.